Category: WELLNESS

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How do placebos work?

A placebo is an inert or inactive treatment designed to imitate the appearance of an active medication. Commonly known as ‘sugar pills’ or saline injections, placebos contain no…

5 Homemade toothpaste alternatives

Mainstream toothpaste brands are popular, but they tend to include artificial flavours, preservatives and other chemicals that may not be the best for our oral health. As more…

How to avoid seeing the doctor

Visiting the general practitioner (GP) can often feel necessary, yet many ailments prompting these trips can be effectively managed or prevented. By understanding certain common conditions, we can…